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Minor Change - MCU17 0568 01 & OPW17 0602 01 [As Published]
Driveways
41. Driveway crossovers must be designed and constructed generally in accordance with the
approved plans and in accordance with IPWEA standard drawing RS- 051 and must have
levels and grades match the levels and the grades of any existing or proposed concrete
pathway without posing trip hazard.
42. The following must be complied with during the construction of the required
crossover/driveway:
a) The driveway width must not exceed 11.5m at the front boundary line and 14.5m at the
kerb line.
b) The driveway surfacing must consist of either an approved hot mixed asphaltic concrete
or patterned/plain concrete and must have a slip resistant surface.
c) The driveway must be constructed so as not to concentrate stormwater runoff or ponding
onto other properties and/or the road verge.
d) For public safety, the finish levels of crossover must ensure smooth transition to existing
surfaces such as the road grassed verge and any existing or proposed concrete
pathway.
e) Where applicable, underground service conduits for water supply, electricity and any
other services must be provided as part of the access driveway works.
f) Have a minimum clearance of 1.0m from any existing power poles, streetlights or other
signage.
g) Have a minimum clearance of 500mm from any Unitywater/Telstra asset, unless a
written approval is obtained from Unitywater/Telstra and submitted to Council.
Pavement Design and Construction
43. Pavement design for privately owned works must be undertaken in accordance with the
relevant standards and be designed and constructed to comply with the Disability
Discrimination Act (DDA), Access to Premises Standard and relevant sections of AS1428
Design for access and mobility. Structural integrity of the driveway and car park areas will
remain the responsibility of the property owner/developer and must be certified by an RPEQ.
External Frontage Works
44. A concrete pathway at minimum width of 1.8m along the full frontage is to be provided
generally in accordance with the approved plan and must comply with but not limited to
following requirements:
a) Complies with Standard Drawing SEQ R-065.
b) Has cross fall grade of 2.5% for the full width of the pathway.
c) All paths must have a slip resistant surface.
d) Expansion and contraction joints must provide a flush finish. Installation of joints by saw
cutting is preferred to ensure a smooth ride for cyclists.
e) To include any relocation, modifications or alterations to all existing surfaces, service
covers and the like to ensure they finishes flush with the footpath so as not to create
changes to grades or a pedestrian trip hazard.
f) Be designed and constructed to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA),
Access to Premises Standard, Austroads and relevant sections of AS1428 Design for
access and mobility.
45. RPEQ confirmation must be submitted for the respective hold points when any section of the
public pathway and/or the driveway crossover is ready for concreting and prior to any site
inspection by Council Officers and as may be agreed to by Council in writing or at the prestart
meeting.
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Version: 4, Version Date: 05/10/2023
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